MOT centres Kent

The MOT test is a compulsory roadworthiness test for all motor vehicles used on Britain’s roads. Every vehicle over three years old must be tested every twelve months to ensure it meets standards in the areas of safety and environmental impact. MOTs Only Faversham are one of several MOT test centres in Kent offering this service to motorists.

But many car owners have a negative view of the MOT test. It can be an expensive affair if you drive an older car, or one which has not received adequate maintenance in the hands of previous owners. Also, some drivers have been known to feel that the Kent MOT test centres examining their vehicles have behaved unethically, failing cars for what might have been considered ‘borderline’ issues so as to charge the customer for repairs which were not actually necessary. In these cases, it would be useful to be able to fall back on a company which can provide an independent evaluation.

MOTs Only Faversham is not like other MOT test centres in Kent. As the name suggests, we specialise in the test itself rather than repairs and servicing in general. We can certainly perform work on your car. For example, if your vehicle comes to us for an MOT test and fails just because of a blown bulb, we will replace that bulb for free and issue you with a pass certificate. However, if your car needs extensive work to get it through its MOT, we wont plough ahead and make unauthorized repairs, then present you with a hefty bill as some Kent MOT centres might do. It’s your car, and it’s your decision how to proceed. You might have a preferred garage where you would like the repairs to be carried out, or you may even wish to attempt to complete the work at home. Whatever the case, MOTs only Faversham will give you unbiased and accurate documentation on the status of you car, so that you can make an informed choice.

All MOT test centres, in Kent and around the country, are closely monitored by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) in order to maintain high standards of service and inspection across the region and nationally. Despite this, there are still areas of the MOT test which have elements which are down to the discretion of the examiner, and it is in these areas customers may feel that they are being cheated. Since the annual test is obligatory and many of us rely on our cars in most aspects of our lives, it will stick in the craw if we are under the impression that someone is charging us more for the service than is necessary. After all, that is why MOT test prices are limited by law, and all MOT test centres in Kent and elsewhere are obliged to offer customers a free retest of a failed vehicle provided all necessary remedial work is completed and the vehicle is presented for retesting within 10 working days.